Part-time Instructor Pool - Physics and Astronomy

Part-time Instructor Applicant Pool - Physics and Astronomy

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• Working Title:
  
  Part-time Instructor Applicant Pool - Physics and Astronomy
• Department:
  Physics, Geology, and Engineering Technology
• Full Time or Part Time:
  Part-Time
• Position Number:
• Purpose of Position:
  The Department of Physics, Geology, and Engineering Technology seeks to create a database of potential part-time instructors who are qualified to teach courses in physics or astronomy. Note that there is not a specific position associated with this posting. Applications will be used to create a database of potential instructors.

• Teaching responsibilities include:
• For labs: (1) creating a syllabus and schedule of labs in consultation with the course coordinator and lecture instructor, (2) setting up lab equipment before and taking it down after each class, (3) supervising and guiding students during class, (4) grading work turned in by students, and (5) entering grades in the Canvas learning management system.
• For lectures: (1) creating a syllabus and schedule that matches the course description and satisfies learning objectives in consultation with the course coordinator, if applicable, and program director, (2) working with lab instructors to set schedule of lab exercises, grading expectations, etc., if applicable, (3) holding classes as scheduled, (4) assigning and grading homework, (5) writing and grading exams, (6) using the Canvas learning management system, and (7) reporting attendance and submitting mid-term and final grades on time.
• For both: being available one hour per week outside of the scheduled course meeting time to answer student questions.

Candidates must meet the following minimum educational qualifications:

Any candidate offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• References

Optional Documents

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